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Writing Accomplishment Statements

Accomplishment statements describe your achievements in the experience section of your resume. Sometimes students struggle with elegant self-promotion, but there is a handy formula you can use to evaluate and promote your experience.

APR (Action + Problem/Project + Result)

"APR" makes highlighting accomplishments easy. Think of a project you completed or problem you solved during a job or volunteer experience. Choose an action verb that describes your approach. Then describe the results you achieved, quantifying results when possible. Here’s an example:

Coordinated +three fundraising events for local shelters +which raised more than $8,000 (20% over goal) and greatly improved community awareness.

Action Verbs

When writing your resume, you may experience verb fatigue. This list will help.